Public Guardianship Fees Announced
Government response on fees for court of protection and public guardian published
Department for Constitutional Affairs Press Release
30 April 2007
Government response to the public's views on proposed fees for the new Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian was published today.
There were 65 responses to the consultation paper, Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian Fees. The response sets out the fees proposed for a range of improved services and safeguards, including £150 for registering the new key measure of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Other fees include charges for registering an Enduring Power of Attorney, making an application to the court and for an oral hearing by the court, and for the setting up and supervision of court-appointed deputies.